Publications

Micro-generation Regulation

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This regulation is made under the Electric Utilities Act and allows for a customer with a micro-generation generating unit to be approved as a micro-generator, and connect to and supply energy to... More ≫

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This regulation is made under the Electric Utilities Act and allows for a customer with a micro-generation generating unit to be approved as a micro-generator, and connect to and supply energy to the interconnected electric system.

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Rate of Last Resort Stability Regulation

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The Regulation establishes how an owner shall calculate an instalment amount each calendar month in the recovery period for the purpose of recovering the deferral amount and interest that resulted... More ≫

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The Regulation establishes how an owner shall calculate an instalment amount each calendar month in the recovery period for the purpose of recovering the deferral amount and interest that resulted from the Act. The Regulation also establishes what owners shall include in an application to recover an instalment amount and the role of the reviewing agencies to review and approve applications.

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Rate of Last Resort Regulation

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This regulation is made under the Electric Utilities Act and establishes the requirement for each owner of an electric distribution system to provide customers with the option of being supplied... More ≫

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This regulation is made under the Electric Utilities Act and establishes the requirement for each owner of an electric distribution system to provide customers with the option of being supplied electricity services under a regulated rate tariff. It also sets out the requirements for a regulated rate tariff, and the matters to be considered by a regulatory authority when approving a regulated rate tariff.

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Utility Commodity Rebate Regulation

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This Regulation, made under the Utility Commodity Rebate Act, sets out the applicability, eligibility, and amount of prescribed rebates for electricity, natural gas, and other heating fuels, as... More ≫

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This Regulation, made under the Utility Commodity Rebate Act, sets out the applicability, eligibility, and amount of prescribed rebates for electricity, natural gas, and other heating fuels, as well as sets out duties for distributors and direct providers in providing those rebates to eligible customers.

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Alberta Utilities Commission Act

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This Act establishes the Alberta Utilities Commission - a quasi-judicial agency that regulates the utilities sector, natural gas and electricity markets - and its powers and functions. This Act... More ≫

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This Act establishes the Alberta Utilities Commission - a quasi-judicial agency that regulates the utilities sector, natural gas and electricity markets - and its powers and functions. This Act also establishes the Market Surveillance Administrator - a surveillance, investigation and enforcement entity - and its powers and functions.

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Electric Utilities Act

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This Act provides the underlying framework for the regulation of Alberta’s electric industry. The Act establishes the Independent System Operator (AESO) (responsible for the safe, reliable and... More ≫

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This Act provides the underlying framework for the regulation of Alberta’s electric industry. The Act establishes the Independent System Operator (AESO) (responsible for the safe, reliable and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System and access to the interconnected power grid) and the Balancing Pool (responsible for managing certain generation assets, managing payments, and forecasting revenues and expenses), and sets out the AESO's powers and duties.

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Fuel Tax Regulation

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The Fuel Tax Regulation establishes the administrative process for the collection, reporting and remittance by direct remitters and other recipients of fuel tax imposed on recipients of gasoline,... More ≫

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The Fuel Tax Regulation establishes the administrative process for the collection, reporting and remittance by direct remitters and other recipients of fuel tax imposed on recipients of gasoline, diesel, locomotive, aviation, propane and other fuels in Alberta under the Fuel Tax Act, and includes compliance and enforcement provisions. The Regulation also defines certain fuels as being taxable, establishes the registration process for persons desiring to undertake certain activities with respect to fuel in Alberta, establishes the various exemptions from fuel tax and process for obtaining a fuel tax exemption certificate, as well as establishes the process for marking fuel and the circumstances under which marked fuel may be possessed and sold.

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Potable Water Regulation

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The regulation provides rules, provisions, prohibitions and stipulations related to water treatment requirements, water quality, water system design, certification of operators, conservation and... More ≫

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The regulation provides rules, provisions, prohibitions and stipulations related to water treatment requirements, water quality, water system design, certification of operators, conservation and responsible use, sampling and reporting.

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Gas Utilities Act

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This Act provides the Alberta Utilities Commission with authority to regulate the gas utilities to which the Act applies, including the ability to establish just and reasonable rates. This Act... More ≫

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This Act provides the Alberta Utilities Commission with authority to regulate the gas utilities to which the Act applies, including the ability to establish just and reasonable rates. This Act also governs the provision of gas services to customers by gas distributors and default supply providers.

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Forest and Prairie Protection Act

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The Forest and Prairie Protection Act enables the protection of the forests and prairies of Alberta from wildfire. It establishes the Fire Season and enables cost recovery and fire control orders.... More ≫

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The Forest and Prairie Protection Act enables the protection of the forests and prairies of Alberta from wildfire. It establishes the Fire Season and enables cost recovery and fire control orders. The Act also identifies firefighting responsibilities and describes the authority of forest officers and fire guardians. It provides conditions for conducting industrial operations and other human activities and identifies offences and penalties.

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